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title: "Hotel Sonamchen vs Udaan Olive Hotel & Spa, Pelling: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Sonamchen or Udaan Olive Hotel & Spa, Pelling in Pelling? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Hotel Sonamchen vs Udaan Olive Hotel & Spa, Pelling

Both are in Pelling, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★ · Pelling
## [Hotel Sonamchen](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-sonamchen-pelling/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.6 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 2.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1627912/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Pemayangtse
## [Udaan Olive Hotel & Spa, Pelling](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/udaan-olive-hotel-spa-pelling-pelling/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 1.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2254674/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Sonamchen

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.5 km apart.

### Choose Hotel Sonamchen if you want

-   to walk to the sights (1.8 km / 2.6 km)
-   free parking

### Choose Udaan Olive Hotel & Spa, Pelling if you want

-   a spa and wellness

### Why is Hotel Sonamchen better than Udaan Olive Hotel & Spa, Pelling?

1.  800 m closer to the city centre (−800 m)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0) (+10)
3.  Has free parking
4.  Has 24-hour room service
5.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00) (−1h)
6.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Udaan Olive Hotel & Spa, Pelling better than Hotel Sonamchen?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 7.6) (+0.2)
2.  Has a spa
3.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
4.  More guest reviews (108 vs 17), so the rating is more reliable (×6.4)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hotel Sonamchen | Udaan Olive Hotel & Spa, Pelling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Location | 2.4  (+0.7) | 1.7 |
| Facilities | 4.2  (+1.7) | 2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 3.0  (+3.0) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 7.8  (+0.2) |
| Number of reviews | 17 | 108  (+91) |
| Rank in Pelling | bottom 25%  (+6%) | bottom 19% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.4  (+0.7) | 1.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.8 km  (−800 m) | 2.6 km |
| To the airport | 71 km | 71 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 25 | 29 |
| Floors | 6 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−1h) | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

1.5 km apart

Hotel Sonamchen: city centre: 1.8 km, Bagdogra Airport (IXB): 71 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.

Udaan Olive Hotel & Spa, Pelling: city centre: 2.6 km, Bagdogra Airport (IXB): 71 km.

## Hotel Sonamchen or Udaan Olive Hotel & Spa, Pelling: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Sonamchen or Udaan Olive Hotel & Spa, Pelling?

Hotel Sonamchen leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, facilities. Udaan Olive Hotel & Spa, Pelling is stronger in spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Sonamchen or Udaan Olive Hotel & Spa, Pelling?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Sonamchen is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 2.6 km for Udaan Olive Hotel & Spa, Pelling.

### How far apart are Hotel Sonamchen and Udaan Olive Hotel & Spa, Pelling?

The two hotels are 1.5 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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